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5 Surprising Tips For Battling Muscle Soreness
DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) is a necessary evil in building stronger muscles and gaining strength and stamina. Most of us find that post-workout soreness to be satisfying evidence of a good sweat sesh. But only up to a certain point. Those of us who’ve been forced to use the grab bars in the bathroom stall after Legs & Butt Day know that there can indeed be too much of
8 Health Benefits of Owning a Cat
All The Great Things About Owning A Cat Everyone knows that pet ownership comes with a boatload of responsibility. You might not know that owning a pet also provides healthy perks. Because June is Adopt-A-Cat month, we will look at ways owning a cat can improve your life. Owning a Cat Reduces stress and anxiety Cuddling with a feline friend can release soothing, happy chemicals and distract you
Transform Your Strength with This 30-Day Push-Up Challenge
Are you ready to challenge yourself and make your push-up dreams come true? With regular commitment, dedication and the 30 day push-up challenge, you can be doing 50 push-ups in no time! 30 Day Push-Up Challenge If being able to do 50 push-ups is on your fitness bucket list, then it's time to make it happen. Just like the 30-Day Squat Challenge, here's a plan to build your upper body
10 Most Inspiring Transformational Success Stories
10 Most Inspiring Success Stories 1. Jenna Dunham Dropped 70 Pounds Post-Pregnancy for her success story Weight before: 203 lbs Weight now: 133 lbs Age: 36 Height: 5’4″ Location: Florence, KY Occupation: Stay-at-home mom Most embarrassing song she works out to: Copacabana by Barry Manilow – “A great cardio song!” After her third pregnancy, Jenna found motivation in an unlikely place: the “F” word. “I was 203 pounds and ‘frumpy,'”
How To Set Yourself Up For The Perfect Meditation Session
Meditation Preparation If you're new to a daily mediation practice, the idea of doing something every day may seem daunting. But I encourage my students to do a little bit often rather than feel they have to take on a lot all at once. I've always believed that we get the best results when we work at a pace that feels right for us personally. Follow these steps, from
“Happiness” doesn’t necessarily correlate to “healthiness” in this country
Happy Does Not Equal Healthy Here in the United States, everyone strives to be happier. And, Americans work really hard at staying happy. There are techniques—like meditation, eating healthy, and working out—that lots of folks do daily to not only stay healthy, but better their quality of life in general. And when that’s not working, it’s relatively common to seek medication: The US uses more antidepressants than any other country
Blackberries add an antioxidant boost to this late-summer cocktail
Add Antioxidants to Your Cocktail to Help With a Hangover It’s essentially a farmers’ market shopping requirement to stock up on the season’s luscious ripe berries these last few warm-weathered weeks. And sure, you already may use ’em in your a.m. smoothie, but there’s a way to incorporate them into your at-home happy hour, too. Leave it to our resident cocktail recipe creator Laura Silverman, founder of The Outside Institute,
Consistency is the Key by Lesley Maxwell
How To Get and Stay Fit While Aging To remain youthful it is necessary to be able to perform key movement patterns which keep us agile and fit for life. These are bend, push, pull, squat, lunge, twist and gait (walk, jog or run). If you can perform these movements regularly, and preferably while lifting some weights (except for gait), you give yourself a huge advantage in your effort
Arborvitae Essential Oil
The Tree of Life Arborvitae Essential Oil Arborvitae Essential Oil from "The Tree of Life" IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: None of the health topics presented here have been evaluated or approved by the FDA. They should not replace personal judgment or medical treatment when indicated, nor are they intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always talk to your naturopathic physician about the use of these or
Feel Slimmer Instantly By Avoiding These Foods That Cause Bloat
6 Foods That Can Cause Bloating We know that many of you spend time eating healthy food and doing fun workouts, and often before a sunny vacation. Finding the most flattering suits for your body is a great start, but being equipped with as many tools as possible will help you feel confident before running around on the beach or sitting poolside. The last thing you probably want to worry
